The Southern Witching Hour Podcast

In today's episode, I thought we’d take a bit of a deep dive into supernatural timing--in general, and 'the witching hour” in particular. We'll also take a look at the idea of "the witching hour" in popular culture by tying the concept to the 1997 movie, Midnight In The Garden of Good And Evil. I'll also share my favorite characters from the movie, The Lady Chablis, and, of course, the mystical Mi...

In this episode, I tell you stories about the first and subsequent times that I heard the world, as I knew it, was going to end—judgement day was imminent—the apocalypse was coming! Links: -The Jupiter Effect | Grand Alignment (1982) -Edgar Whisenant, Author: 88 Reasons -Why The Rapture Will Be in 1988 -Y2K Bug National Geographic -2012 End-of-the-World Countdown Based on Mayan Calendar Starts Tod...

After having had such a deep conversation with Dr. Darnise Martin about Hoodoo and the importance of ancestor veneration, I decided to ask one of my favorite ancestors for a sign. He did not disappoint! If you want to see the reel that I referenced in this episode, go to my instagram @the_southern_witching_hour The reel was posted either the 2nd or 3rd of March and it clearly shows images of tomat...

Today's episode (Part 2 of 2) finds me, LadyG, still out on the porch getting schooled on Hoodoo and Spirituality by Dr. Darnise Martin. We also go a bit deeper into the world of Spirit and the supernatural. Now, if you haven’t already listened to Part 1, I’d advise you to begin there: Here’s the link to Part 1 "Dr. Darnise," as she is affectionately known, is a Professor, Hoodoo Practitioner, and...

Today's episode (Part 1 of 2) finds me, LadyG, out on the porch getting schooled on Hoodoo and Spirituality by Dr. Darnise Martin. "Dr. Darnise," as she is affectionately known, is a Professor, Hoodoo Practitioner, and Spiritual Life Coach. She is extremely passionate about spirituality and certainly well-suited to speak on the topic; after all, it's her passion as well as her ac...

In today's episode of the mundane, I take a trip down memory lane to recall several different activities that my family and I engaged in to make extra money while waiting for President Ronald Reagan's trickle down economics to trickle some additional cashflow our way back in the ‘80s. Rest assured, our strategies were practical, Madame Hailley, on the other hand, had other thoughts. *Note I misspo...

In this episode, I tie up loose strings from the previous episode, "Messing With The Flow of Money," and share more about where all this "spiritual stuff" is coming from. Links: Instagram: @the_southern_witching_hour Blogs: Seekthebestblog.com Alluringintuitive.com ladygflow1.medium.com Support the podcast: Paypal: jazmilan@aol.com Cash app: $ladygflow *This episode does not include professional a...

Getting 'paid' for the energy that you exert when using your knowledege, skills, abilities and talents to benefit another represents a positive energetic exchange. Some people don't understand how this works. Honey, stop messing with the flow of money and leave that confusion in 2023. *This episode does not include professional advice on money; it it meant to be used for entertainment purposes onl...

If you know me, then you know that I LOVE The Twilight Zone series--especially the classic episodes from the 1960's. On New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, I always watch the TZ marathon on SYFY. This year it began on December 30th! Anyway, in this episode, I list my very favorite TZ episodes, and read a bit of their plots along with Serling's closing narratives. Episode source : Wi...

In today's episodes, I share a list of Southern superstitions related to the new year--most of which include things you SHOULD and SHOULD NOT DO! I also share a bit of African American history related to New Year's Day as well as the possible origins of some of our New Year's superstitions. **This list is, by no means, exhaustive. *Some Adult Language. For entertainment purposes only. Links: https...

Today is super special because I have my very first podcast guest, my baby brother, Tack! Warning: There will be foolishness! In this episode, Tack and I share our fondest memories (and stories) of Christmas in the 70’s and 80’s when we were growing up in Augusta, Georgia.  We also talk about our parents, who are both from Alabama, and their influences and practices during the holiday season. * Co...

In this episode, I share how my Southern family observes a day of thanks. Content Advisory: Some Adult Language

This is not exactly an episode that I ever wanted to post, but, here we are recording from my car. In this episode, I share about the recent death of a close family member and the accompanying signs and omens. I also talk about how I cope with grief and loss. Content Advisory: Adult language and topics related to death, loss, and grief Links: seekthebestblog.com Instagram: @the_southern_witching_h...

In today’s episode, we explore ritualistic practices found in Southern cemeteries and graveyards. Links Cemetery hoodoo: Culture, ritual crime and forensic archaeology *NOTE: I have a healthy respect for the various spiritual paths that my fellow Southerners decide to follow. I don't endorse or encourage any one particular spiritual bath nor do I encourage harmful actions.

In the South, we often refer to people who involve themselves in evildoing as 'devils.' In this episode, we discuss the 'devils' who committed heinous crimes in Georgia. Shout out to Macon! I love you honey, but you win the dubious prize for most entries on this list. By the way, the list is mostly in chronological order and is by no means exhaustive. *Content advisory: Some descri...

In today’s episode, LadyG talks about various Southern customs and superstitions related to death and burial, including the custom of stopping the clock at the exact time of a person's death. Content Advisory : If you are sensitive to topics related to death and dying, please feel free to sit this one out and check out one of my other episodes. *For Entertainment Purposes Only! Links: Thirteen...

In this episode, Madame Hailley takes you on a tour of a "slave cemetery." She also talks about burial practices for enslaved Africans from 1700-1865. In addition, LadyG discusses the ongoing practice of burying over "slave cemeteries," as well as, relatively contemporary African American cemeteries. NOTE: This is a conversation that includes frank references to the brutality t...

Outtakes from episode 4 , when a shady Southern funeral home proprietor leads you on a tour of a ‘local’ cemetery to decode buried secrets.  During this tour, the spirits came back to shade the tourists. This episode captures the whole thing! *Content Advisory: Contains Adult Language

A shady Southern funeral home proprietor leads you on a tour of a ‘local’ cemetery where she decodes buried secrets. Links and Credits: Funeral Traditions You'll Only Find In The South Why Do So Many Headstones Face East Gravestone Symbols And Their Meanings Music: Oleg Fedak (via Pixabay) This episode was written, produced, voiced, edited and researched by G.F. Jackson. *The story, names, charact...

This is the inaugural episode of a series entitled: The Southern Cemetery Chronicles with LadyG. Today, I share about my first encounters with the concept of death; specifically what happens after a person dies. I also talk about my first time seeing a cemetery and I tease a bit of what we'll be talking about in coming episodes. *Some Adult Language Links: A Grave Encounter Credits: Music: Ole...

In the South, they say that children born with the veil, or en caul, can see and communicate with spirit. It is also said that they can foretell death. Some say that they are lucky. What say you? What do you know about "the veiled child?" *Some Adult Language Follow me here and on Instagram @The_Southern_Witching_Hour

If you're looking for something to whet your appetite for the halloween season, look no further! In this first episode of season two, I am sharing two pieces that I wrote about the chilling lengths that people will go to for "love." Both works were originally published on my blog, Seekthebestblog, which is now archived. The first publication, "The Client," imagines a wise r...

Contains Adult Content and Language This is the least that I will say about what happened when a violent free-for-all broke out at the Riverfront in Montgomery, Alabama. This story is relevant to the podcast because it occurred in an area that is "sacred" to the descendants of enslaved Africans in the South. In essence, it once functioned as a port where their African ancestors were traf...

*Contains Adult Language In today’s episode we're talking about how, in the South, storytellers often use tragic events in a person's life to tell a cautionary tale. While I do spend some time discussing the meaning and elements of a cautionary tale, I definitely do not belabor the point--this is not school 😂. Anyway, like most everybody else in the world, Southerners love talking about f...

* Contains Adult Language Just me rambling on and on. Also a huge thank you for listening!